Rollins fourth Phillie to reach 2,000-hit plateau
Shortstop joins Hall of Famers Schmidt, Ashburn and Delahanty
Rollins became just the fourth Phillies player to reach the 2,000-hit mark, joining Mike Schmidt (2,234), Rich Ashburn (2,217) and Ed Delahanty (2,207). That trio is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
"That's pretty cool," Rollins said after a 2-1 loss to the Reds. "But I still have work to do."
The 33-year-old Rollins is already the franchise's all-time leader in hits as a switch-hitter, and according to Elias Sports Bureau, he's the 30th switch-hitter to reach the 2,000-hit mark.
Fantastic Four
Player | Hits | Years played |
---|---|---|
Jimmy Rollins | 2,000* | 2000- |
Mike Schmidt+ | 2,234 | 1972-89 |
Richie Ashburn+ | 2,217 | 1948-62 |
Ed Delahanty+ | 2,207 | 1888-1903 |
Rollins hit the game-winning home run in Monday night's contest for hit No. 1,999 and was 0-for-2 on Tuesday before lining the double past first base and down the right-field line.
Despite the milestone hit, after the game Rollins had only one thing on his mind -- his next 1,000 hits.
"It's great, but 3,000 is better," Rollins said with a smile. 'That's the one that's celebrated. It's another milestone in a career, but it's not the one that's celebrated.
"It's not just another hit, but it's just another hit. You know what I'm saying? I have some years left, so hopefully I'll get it rather soon."